Labor Advocacy

The Alliance for Electric School Buses is committed to an equitable transition to a clean ride for kids. We see this transition as an opportunity to improve job quality and create new careers for workers.

Members of the coalition who work on workforce policies are calling for decision makers and communities to ensure that this transition promotes high-paying jobs with family-sustaining benefits and safe, inclusive workplaces that provide career opportunities for displaced workers and low-income communities, people of color, and other communities underrepresented in manufacturing.

In December 2024, the bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric declared bankruptcy. While the company was placed under new ownership in May 2025, previous Lion customers are not currently receiving service or deliveries.

The Alliance for Electric School Buses is deeply disappointed by this news. The electric school bus industry is strong, but not all players make it in this market. Our focus is on the school districts affected by Lion’s bankruptcy. We are gathering resources, experts and best practices.

If you’re a school bus operator and Lion customer who needs help — or if you can offer guidance to other operators in a similar situation — please fill out this form from our partners at CALSTART.

If you’re an electric school bus advocate who needs support, please contact AESB.
For additional information on Lion Electric, check out this FAQ from WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative.

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